Common problems
- System short-cycling
- High energy bills without explanation
- AC blowing warm air
Services
- Furnace and boiler repair
- Seasonal tune-ups
- Thermostat installation
Safety first: If you smell gas or your carbon monoxide alarm goes off, get everyone outside and call 911 or your gas utility.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
Rules and utilities worth knowing
Natural gas in Pittsburgh comes from Peoples Gas in most neighborhoods. Electricity comes from Duquesne Light. If you ever smell gas, leave the building and call the gas utility from outside. Pennsylvania has no statewide HVAC license, and most home improvement contractors must register with the state Attorney General's office.
Pittsburgh homes, up close
Pittsburgh Water has been working through records and neighborhoods to find and replace lead service lines. Many homes sit on steep lots, with basements built into the slope.
Canton Avenue in Beechview, with a 37 percent grade, is billed as the steepest public street in the country. In larger walk-ups the heat may be central and run by the building, so renters should report heat problems to the landlord or super first.
Snow and ice can block exhaust and intake vents on high-efficiency furnaces. Keeping them clear prevents shutdowns and keeps exhaust out of the house. The city sits where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers meet to form the Ohio.
A little prep helps
Write down the thermostat setting and what the room temperature actually reads.
Problems people call about
Here is what Pittsburgh callers mention most:
- System short-cycling
- High energy bills without explanation
- No heat or uneven heat between rooms
How we connect you
- Give us a short description and a good callback number.
- We match you with an independent heating and cooling company serving Pittsburgh.
- You and the pro agree on the details before any work starts.
Questions from Pittsburgh residents
What does a strange smell from my vents mean?
A dusty smell at the first heat of the season is common. A burning electrical smell or a rotten egg smell is not. Shut the system off and call, and leave if you smell gas.
Do you cover Bloomfield and Polish Hill?
Yes, as long as a pro is free. Pittsburgh ZIP codes 15201, 15203, 15204, 15206, 15207 and others are in range, and that includes Bloomfield, Highland Park, Beechview and Polish Hill.
Why does my system short cycle?
Turning on and off quickly can come from a dirty filter, a thermostat problem, low refrigerant or an oversized unit. It wastes energy and wears parts.
How often should I change the filter?
Every one to three months for most homes, more often with pets or allergies. A clogged filter strains the system.
If you are not sure which trade fits your problem, call anyway and describe it. We will tell you if it sounds like a job for someone else.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Pittsburgh, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 15201, 15203, 15204, 15206, 15207, 15208, 15210, 15211, 15212, 15213, 15214, 15216, 15217, 15218, 15219, 15220, 15222, 15224, 15226, 15232, 15233, 15260, 15282, 15290
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Other services in Pittsburgh
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